Austin Zuniga

Austin Zuniga serves as Director of Procurement for the Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Agency, where he oversees the strategic acquisition of infrastructure rehabilitation services critical to maintaining public recreational facilities. In this primary leadership role, he directs the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts aligned with the agency’s mission of ensuring safe, durable, and aesthetically enhanced outdoor spaces. His procurement portfolio is narrowly focused on surface restoration and hardscape improvements, particularly for high-traffic amenities such as splash pads, playgrounds, and pedestrian pathways, with an emphasis on long-term resilience and compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Zuniga’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for specialized, niche contractors with proven expertise in tile, terrazzo, and precision surface installation. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented in the system, his procurement strategy consistently targets firms with demonstrated experience in commercial-grade, weather-resistant surfacing systems and ADA-compliant installations. He cultivates long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, quality assurance protocols, and adherence to municipal construction codes. Notably, Zuniga’s agency employs a 100% non-set-aside contracting approach, indicating a procurement philosophy prioritizing technical capability and performance outcomes over socioeconomic classifications. There is no current emphasis on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, reflecting a focus on mission-critical outcomes rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary industry focus is firmly anchored in NAICS 238340—Tile and Terrazzo Contractors—underscoring his deep specialization in the procurement of durable, low-maintenance, and slip-resistant surfacing systems. He routinely acquires services related to concrete resurfacing, epoxy coatings, modular tile installation, and drainage-integrated hardscaping, demonstrating technical expertise in materials science and infrastructure lifecycle management tailored to high-use public environments.